President Maheras opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

Diane Diehl, led us in opening prayer.

Corrections to minutes should clarify motion that request for funds from outside organization. Minutes with corrections amended and stand as read.

Financial Report was was accepted for audit.

Correspondence: There was a thank you card from Mel and Virginia Hardy for Deacon's Christmas gift.

Officers' Reports:
Organization Kelli Hall reported there were four funeral dinners since our last general meeting. She gave an explanation on what the Organization Commission maintains, including organizational structure, constitution, by laws, membership packets and leadership workshops that take place in various locations.

Diane Diehl explained what the Church Commission's duties are including being our Spiritual Lady by bringing out spirituality of ladies and bringing information from NCCW to us. She also keeps track of the group's activities in the community. Diane mentioned that we have over 4,000 church hours completed through our participation.

Unfinished Business:

Louanna thanked Rose Glass, for her Community Commission Project, collecting deactivated cell phones and chargers. She also thanked Claudia Allen for chairing the Chili Cook off. It cleared $590.07. There was good representation from all three chapels. Thank you to all who helped with this event. Also, thank you to Barbara McAdam for chairing the BINGO MANIA. It was great and she is planning on doing it three times a year. Louanna asked ladies to look for items in their homes that could be used as prizes for this event.

Congratulations to Kelli Hall for ZONTA's Woman of Achievement award. We had nine ladies show Kelli support at this banquet. This is an event we plan to continue every year. Louanna will be the permanent contact person for the ZONTA's

Thanks to Louanna and Janice B for chairing the social Go Red for Women! We had excellent presenters: Dental hygiene Shirley Foster, Yoga Paulette Canfield and Massage Laura Whaley. We ended the evening with hand massages and healthy treats.

Thanks to Rita Collins, Kelli Hall, Janice Woods, Louanna Maheras and Barb McAdam for making salads for the Interfaith Progressive Dinner on March 4 at the Presbyterian Church. Also thanks to Louanna and Barbara for helping serve at the dinner.

CCW will be leading the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 17, at 6:00 p.m. Rita Collins, Arlene Johnson, Heather McAdam, Kelli Hall and Louanna Maheras will conduct the Stations. Please wear green in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

New Business:

The Spaghetti Dinner is March 19 at St. Paul's. Dolly Morrison and Arlene Johnson are chairs for this event. There will be sign up sheets available after tonight's meeting to help.

March's social is a spiritual retreat at the Sisters home in Arbon Valley on March 23. We will meet at St. Paul's at 6:30 p.m. and car pool to the Sisters at 6:40. Diane Diehl and Louanna Maheras are the chairs for this social.

Janice B discussed a Lenten project that she would like us to participate in. I would like for all parishioners to write a generic letter to some of our troops stationed in Iraq. Just place them in the collection basket and I will pick them up and mail them in bulk to a Chaplain stationed over there. Please do not send any holy cards or any religious pictures. They are not allowed in Iraq due to their beliefs. You may write religious words, but no pictures. This is our chance to become Lenten Sisters & Brothers.

The April's general meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at St. Paul's at 7:00 p.m. The regular date is Holy Thursday so we had to move it up a day. Our social for April will be a tea in honor of Our Lady of Good Counsel on Thursday, April 27. Wear your fanciest, festive or most creative hat, prizes will be given. Bring your favorite dessert to share.

Commission Presentation Project:

Irene Schlader, Legislation Commission spoke on Human Trafficking.

Kelli reported that the Eastern Deanery meeting would be on March 25 at Christ the King Church in Idaho Falls. The cost is $8.00 with registration at 8:15 9:00 a.m. There will be a Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Guest Speakers were John Marley of the Idaho Falls Police. He will give a presentation on self-defense for women, and Sharon Whitchurch, ICCW President will speak on state issues.

Idaho Purce will be having a complete hip replacement on Monday, March 13; she will be in the hospital recovering for several weeks. Please keep her in your prayers, and visit her after a few days.

Diane Diehl led us in the closing prayer.

3 door prizes were given away.

Janice Bisharat
Secretary
2005-2007
J.M.J.